U.S. Sen. Tim Scott pushed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to publicly commit to hiring people who hold anti-abortion views if he becomes the nation's next health secretary, getting a verbal commitment from President Donald Trump's nominee that he would do so. www.postandcourier.com/politics/sco... #scpol

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott skipped the confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with his office offering no explanation for his absence from a high-stakes moment for one of President Donald Trump's most polarizing cabinet picks. www.postandcourier.com/politics/tim... #scpol #scnews

Of note: South Carolina’s DNC members announced today that they are endorsing Ken Martin to be the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. Martin did not commit to keeping SC as the leadoff primary state during a forum Friday night >>> #scpol #scnews #chsnews

Should SC Democrats keep first-in-the-nation primary? Candidates to lead national party are split www.postandcourier.com/politics/dnc... #scpol #scnews #chsnews

President Joe Biden's five decades in public office effectively ended in the Southern city and state where supporters nurtured his political career, corrected his course to the White House and twice comforted him as he mourned. www.postandcourier.com/politics/bid... #scpol #chsnews #scnews

Today's frontpage of The Post and Courier: 'You were the ones who brought me to the dance.' Biden spends the last full day of his presidency in Charleston focusing on racial unity and his legacy www.postandcourier.com/politics/bid... #scpol #scnews

To understand how a former Marine ended up on the upper terrace of the Capitol building, pushing and striking a police officer, you must understand who he was before Jan. 6, 2021. My profile on a J6er preparing for prison and hoping for a pardon: www.postandcourier.com/politics/jan... #scpol #scnews

Good morning, folks. I'm back at work and would love to connect on all things South Carolina politics. So let's talk. Drop me a line, send a DM, or email me at [email protected]. No idea is too big or too small. Always seeking great stories + interesting scoops. #scpol

SC certified its 9 Electoral College votes for president-elect Trump and his VP, marking the first step toward a peaceful transfer of power that has taken on new significance four years after the U.S. Capitol riot. | By @iamnickreynolds.bsky.social www.postandcourier.com/politics/sou... #scpol

In South Carolina, where carrying a handgun no longer requires a permit, the strong demand for free CWP classes signals that many residents still prioritize responsible gun ownership — even without the legal necessity. www.postandcourier.com/news/free-cw... #scpol #scnews

This is such a fascinating story. A circular mystery: Why there are round towns in South Carolina || by Hongyu Liu www.postandcourier.com/news/special... #scnews

Two South Carolina women are among the 39 individuals nationwide granted full pardons by President Joe Biden, getting their criminal past erased decades after pleading guilty to nonviolent offenses in their 20s. www.postandcourier.com/politics/bid... #scpol #scnews #chsnews

U.S. Capitol Police arrested a 33-year-old man after he was accused of assaulting South Carolina U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace, a vocal member of Congress who has recently positioned herself as a prominent figure in the right's anti-transgender movement. www.postandcourier.com/politics/man... #scpol

A beautiful, captivating and gorgeously shot mini-doc from @newyorker.com >>> "Frank" the story of a 99-year-old lawyer's final case www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvqq...

Audit accuses USC economic office of misusing COVID money, ethical and business conflicts | By Jessica Holdman at SC Daily Gazette >>> scdailygazette.com/2024/12/09/a... #scnews #scpol

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Biden's postal service created 1K jobs at Spartanburg plant. Trump's EV plans may leave them in doubt. >>> More from my colleagues @iamnickreynolds.bsky.social + Max White www.postandcourier.com/spartanburg/... #scpol

Well that's a satisfying mini win for a Monday afternoon.

Ed McMullen, the former U.S. ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, has a bold prediction as the next Trump administration takes shape: Expect South Carolinians to flood key federal roles at unprecedented levels. >>> My latest: www.postandcourier.com/politics/tru... #scpol #scnews #chsnews

U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace revealed that she has moved four times this year to escape abuse. "I found the courage to leave," the South Carolina Republican said in a social media post. www.postandcourier.com/politics/nan... #scpol #scnews #chsnews

More than 88K women sought birth control through the SC group, its biggest year yet and a 16% increase. The website had a 20% increase in appointment requests. The group estimates it helped prevent 19,000 unintended pregnancies that year alone. www.postandcourier.com/health/birth... #scpol #scnews

INBOX: U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, R-SC, will meet with Pam Bondi, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next Attorney General. Some context: Graham is a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which will hold hearings + committee vote on the nomination.

Nancy Mace said she was pro-transgender rights. Now she's the face of bathroom politics. Why? My story from this weekend took a closer look: www.postandcourier.com/politics/why... #scpol #scnews #SC01 #chsnews

Good morning, folks. Starting to use this app with more frequency alongside Twitter, so appreciate your patience with me as I learn the lay of the digital land here. Expect a bevy of posts centered in SC politics. Reach out if you ever have questions/comments!

Meet South Carolina's 1st Congressional District. It used to be shaped like a carpenter’s plane.Now it looks more like a face-planting rhino. Soon, its lines will be reviewed by the US Supreme Court. Here's what you need to know about the SC racial gerrymandering case 📰 #scpol #scnews #chsnews #SC01

A White House official told me Vice President Kamala Harris was adamant about adding a South Carolina school to her national “Fight for Our Freedoms” tour. Next Wednesday, she will be at the College of Charleston. My latest scoop: #scpol #scnews #chsnews

Forgot to post this here yesterday, but Mace made major news yesterday when she voted to oust Kevin McCarthy as speaker, making her the only South Carolina Republican to join a GOP-led revolt that succeeded in his historic removal from House leadership. #scpol #scnews #chsnews #SC01

Nancy Mace also said she had no regrets in using her support for removing McCarthy in a fundraising email blast that went out shortly after the vote. “I’m not going to be bullied ... And that’s what pushed us to the brink last night. I was done with it.” #scpol #scnews #chsnews #SC01

NEW: U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace is not backing down after her vote led to the extraordinary removal of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, striking a defiant tone and putting the blame squarely on McCarthy. #scpol #scnews #chsnews #SC01

NEW: SC congressman Ralph Norman says ‘now is not the time’ to oust Kevin McCarthy as Speaker Why it matters: Norman has been a vocal and unrelenting critic of McCarthy for the last 10 months, making his defense of the speaker a remarkable moment. #scpol #scnews #politics

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